Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hemicyclodes
ID:
461759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 141 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461091

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus hemicyclodes (also called Half-wheel Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus hemicyclodes is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States, British Columbia, and Alberta. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus hemicyclodes include ornamental planting in gardens, and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus hemicyclodes has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The flowers are clustered in a dense, rounded head. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus hemicyclodes can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Ranunculus hemicyclodes

Ranunculus hemicyclodes can be found in wetland areas in the northern hemisphere.

Ranunculus hemicyclodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus hemicyclodes?

Ranunculus hemicyclodes

What is the common name of Ranunculus hemicyclodes?

Half-circle Buttercup

What type of environment does Ranunculus hemicyclodes prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Species in the Ranunculus genus

Ranunculus curvicaulis, Ranunculus cosmophyllus, Ranunculus cortusifolius, Ranunculus corylisinus, Ranunculus crassicaulis, Ranunculus crassifolius, Ranunculus crassipes, Ranunculus crassitruncus, Ranunculus constantinopolitanus, Ranunculus convexiusculus, Ranunculus cordiger, Ranunculus crassus, Ranunculus cuneaticans, Ranunculus crassiusculus, Ranunculus cupreus, Ranunculus curvatus, Ranunculus creticus, Ranunculus crateris, Ranunculus crebridens, Ranunculus crenatolobus, Ranunculus crenatus, Ranunculus crenifer, Ranunculus crymophilus, Ranunculus crithmifolius, Ranunculus crosbyi, Ranunculus crenifolius, Ranunculus janischevskyi, Ranunculus javanicus, Ranunculus javorkae, Ranunculus inundatus, Ranunculus kitaibelii, Ranunculus islandicus, Ranunculus isophyllus, Ranunculus isthmicus, Ranunculus istriacus, Ranunculus jacquemontii, Ranunculus isophylloides, Ranunculus kelchoensis, Ranunculus kemensis, Ranunculus jazgulemicus, Ranunculus keniensis, Ranunculus karpatianus, Ranunculus egens, Ranunculus effingens, Ranunculus dysandrus, Ranunculus eichlerianus, Ranunculus fagerstroemii, Ranunculus ducis, Ranunculus erythrogonius, Ranunculus fallacifolius,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964268-1: Based on the initial data import